TEC #3
7th Annual Race Down Spider Mountain
Fall MTB racing is back.
The Spider Mountain leg of the Texas Enduro Cup kicks of the fall portion of the series and has been the largest Texas Enduro for years. Racers will attack the fastest downhill tracks in the region and their also the easiest to get to. ;). Sign up now as this race has sold out historically. This race is limited to 150 riders.
There’s nothing like fans screaming at you when you come into a great section of trail on a race run. We are aiming to crank up the intensity this year. The race will be traditional format Enduro !!! EDIT: RIDERS WILL HAVE A TIMED WINDOW TO DO THE STAGES AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE. EACH RIDER WILL GET ONE RUN IN ORDER OF CLASS/AGE, THEN THERE WILL BE A SMALL WINDOW TO HEAD BACK UP AND DO IT AGAIN. Riders will have a drop time at the first stage. We will run the easier stages first then progress to the double black trails. The riders will drop beginner to pro and youngest to oldest. We will have a few “masters of ceremony” at spectator areas at the bottom of Sleep Tight, Stinger, Sticky Icky, and a couple others to help guide people from one viewing point to another. Riders down first will be encouraged to drop their bikes and climb up to watch the following categories come down the track. We will then head back up and go again through the day’s stages.
DAY OF START LIST (IN ORDER)
YOU WILL START EACH STAGE IN THIS ORDER
Results
https://www.sportident.co.uk/results/TPP/2024/2024TEC3Spider/
Schedule
FRIDAY
Trails open for practice
SATURDAY
(Schedule subject to change by promoter or venue)
Timing chip plate pick up at 8:30
Stages
11 & Under
Antidote/Recluse/Venom
Viper/Sidewinder
Vipers/Tarantula/Vipers
Beginner | Age Group | Ebike Amatuer
Antidote/Recluse/Venom
Viper/Sidewinder
Vipers/Tarantula/Vipers
Sticky Icky
Pro | Expert
Viper/Sidewinder
Vipers/Tarantula/Vipers
Sticky Icky
Stinger
Sleep Tight
Schedule
Riders Notes
Timing Information
Timing chips are to be worn on your left wrist
Start and Finish stations posted on each stage will record your race times
The time-stamped recordings are stored in the chip
Start and Finish stations have a 6’ radius so you must pass within that distance for your time to count
Avoid the stations when not racing so as to not put extra stamps on your chip
Start with one foot on the ground on the provided start line
Have chips returned by assigned time
Lost chips are $120 so be careful with them
Times will posted on the Results page ASAP
Race Safety
With so many riders and up to six short stages, be conscious of other riders on course
Riders may ask for additional time before the rider after them starts or may ask them to go first
Slower riders safely yield to passing riders
Faster riders call out to slower riders to pass
Please report course or tape damage to the Trail Party tent so it can be fixed ASAP
Follow all park rules
Do not cut any courses
Downed Rider Protocol
If you crash, please try to move off course immediately and seek help
The first rider to come across a downed rider should stay with them and stop traffic from proceeding
The second rider to come across them should go straight to seek aid from medics
Cellular phone service is limited but medical staff will be posted
The third rider to come across them should help the first rider keep the downed rider safe
Do not move or pick up a downed rider if they cannot help move themself
Please study the notes, schedules, protocols, and maps to ensure a smooth, safe day.
This is the big one folks. The 7th annual Race Down Spider Mountain is an all day event and historically the biggest enduro in the state. We understand that people may have other plans that evening and we will do our best to get through the race on time. Above all be kind to Spider and TTP staff and volunteers. We are trying our best, but MTB racing has many factors that can affect an event.
Location
Spider Mountain Bike Park
Other Info
No on-site camping is available/Camp at Reveille Peak Ranch
Early discounted lift tickets for registered riders, $10 Spider Mountain spectator fee (waived if you have a season pass or day ticket.
Annual Passes WILL work on race day.
Parking space is limited so please park accordingly. Consider carpooling with a group
If you want to park as a team/group contact Spider Mountain for options
Bring plenty of water, food, snacks, electrolytes. It’s very hot and riders will need to be self sufficient.